Marshall County resurfacing projects near Guntersville to start

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May 12, 2025

Vulcan Materials will resurface about seven miles of U.S. 431 from the north the Tennessee River in Guntersville to Cathedral Caverns Highway, south of Grant. (ALDOT contributed)

GUNTERSVILLE — Contractors are beginning two resurfacing projects near Guntersville, the Alabama Department of Transportation announced.

Weather permitting this week, Vulcan Materials will start resurfacing about seven miles of U.S. 431.

The project extends from the north end of the Veterans Memorial Bridge over the Tennessee River in Guntersville to Cathedral Caverns Highway, south of Grant. The $6.8 million project includes paving with a high-friction surface treatment to help reduce spray and hydroplaning in wet conditions.

A divided four-lane highway with a concrete median barrier. — Work is scheduled to begin Monday, May 12, on the $6.8 million resurfacing project.

Also this month, Rogers Group will start resurfacing more than 10 miles of Alabama 79 in Marshall County. The project extends from U.S. 431 to the Jackson County line. A subcontractor recently installed signs for the project.

Truck with signs on it and two workers in hardhats installing a covered sign on the highway shoulder — Workers install signs on SR-79 in Marshall County ahead of a resurfacing project that will start this month. Signs will remain covered until work begins.

Motorists are advised to expect single-lane closures during daylight hours on both routes. ALDOT anticipates completion of both projects this fall.

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